JP2011167336A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine such as a Pachinko machine for preventing dew condensation in a board case. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine 100 includes: a VDP (Video Display Processor) 434 by which a performance device carries out performance operation; a first sub-board 160 having the VDP 434; a first sub-board case 162 covering the first sub-board 160; and a CPU 404 by which the VDP 434 operates in a suppression mode for suppressing temperature rise by the VDP 434 when a temperature around the first sub-board 160 is lower than a threshold temperature of a temperature sensor IC. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  The game table has a board provided with various electrical components (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, with the operation of the electrical components provided on the substrate, there has been a problem that a temperature difference between the substrate and the outer periphery of the substrate occurs, resulting in dew condensation in the substrate case that houses the substrate.

  The objective of this invention is providing the game stand which can prevent the dew condensation in a substrate case.

  The object is to determine whether or not the player has an advantage over the player when the success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not the failure is satisfied when the predetermined failure / failure determination condition is satisfied, Control state transition means for transitioning the control state from the first control state, which is an advantage of the second control state, to the second control state, which is the second advantage, which is higher than the first advantage, and the game An effect device that produces effects, a specific electrical component for causing the effect device to perform an effect operation, a substrate provided with the specific electrical component, a substrate case that covers the substrate, and a temperature around the substrate are first. When the temperature is lower than the predetermined temperature, the game machine is provided with suppression means for operating the specific electrical component in a suppression mode for suppressing temperature rise due to the specific electrical component.

  According to the present invention, condensation in the substrate case can be prevented.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention, (a) shows an example of a stop display design of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration design, (c) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a normal stop display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) is 1st. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is 2nd. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is an external appearance perspective view of the 1st subboard case 162 with which the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention was equipped. It is a disassembled perspective view of the 1st subboard case 162 with which the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention was equipped. It is a layout diagram of the first sub-board 160 provided in the pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a circuit block diagram which shows a part of structure contained in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the temperature control process in the 1st sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the main process of a temperature control process, (b) The flow of a VDP temperature determination process is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process in the temperature control process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows a dew point temperature table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the drawing restriction return process in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the image control process in the 1st sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the main process of an image control process, (b) is. The flow of normal display setting is shown, and (c) shows the flow of specific image display setting. It is a figure which shows the example of a VDP process load restriction | limiting in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows the specific image display setting process in VRAM typically, (b) is the time of normal setting The example of a display of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in (2) is shown, (c) has shown the display example of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 at the time of a specific image display. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process of the pachinko machine 100 by the other Example of one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the return method to the normal state after the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature of the pachinko machine 100 and VDP process load restriction | limiting process by the further Example of one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic front view which looked at the slot machine as a game stand by the modification of one embodiment of this invention from the front. It is a figure which shows the game machine by the modification of one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the casino machine 2000, (b) is a portable provided with the memory | storage part which memorize | stores the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention. A telephone 3000 is shown, (c) shows a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention, and (d) has a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention. A home video game machine 5000 is shown, and (e) shows a data server 6000 storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially the center thereof, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the normal symbol. A holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display regions, a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, a right symbol display region 208c, and an effect display region 208d. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative symbol display device 208 has a display range in which one small, for example, circular symbol can be displayed, and a fourth symbol display area (not shown in FIG. (Shown). In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). It is possible to hold up to (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (wins in the general winning holes 226). In this case, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent out to a player may be referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “spheres (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 232 is disposed directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special symbol display device stops and displays the big hit symbol when the special symbol variable game is won. In this case, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball passes to the special opening 1 230 in the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and data temporarily. A RAM 308 for storing, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in program processing are mounted. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 and a predetermined symbol display device such as A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the display device 210 and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a special figure 1 hold lamp 218, a special figure 2 hold lamp 220, a high accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.) Drive circuit 330 for performing display control, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that the ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and uses the latched value as a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. To remember. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the counter circuit 318 latches the value corresponding to the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 at that timing. The obtained value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 336. 100 game information (for example, game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 has a voltage value of the power source. When the voltage is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from 426 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data, and image data stored in the ROM 406 based on signals from the CPU 404, and the VRAM 436 are read out. Display images using the work area A form to display an image on the decorative pattern display device 208 VDP434 (Video Display Processor), and is connected to the temperature sensor IC438 for measuring the ambient temperature of the first sub-substrate 160, a. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation starts in the special figure 2. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as the stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to an electric support state (sometimes referred to as a short time state). Although the electric support state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the electric support state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the electric support state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols with which the degree of advantage relative to the player is relatively large.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the big hit without 2R electric support. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, which is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  When notifying 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or 15R big jackpot of “Special Figure B”, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1− “Decoration 1-decoration 1”, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”, etc.) When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “Hidden probability change” of “Special figure E”, the 2R big hit called “Special figure F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “Special figure G”, “Special figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general map B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 5C as well, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Allow operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 subsequent to step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. It is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage is less than (9 V in this embodiment). Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, when it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or not, a special random number value for determining the special figure for big hit is used for lottery to determine the stop symbol in the special figure variable game Update the initial value of the random value counter for determining the special figure for big hit. In addition, the initial value of the universal winning random number counter that generates the common winning random number used for determining whether or not the normal floating game is successful is updated. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a special bonus random number counter for determining a big hit and a regular winning random number counter. In step S115, these initial counter values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as random numbers for determining the big hit special figure is 0 to 99, any value from 0 to 99 is obtained from the initial value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and the special value for big hit is set. Update the initial value of the figure determination random number counter. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 subsequent to step S201, WDT is set so that the count value of WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signals of the respective sphere detection sensors detected this time are stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interruption process is started, in step S205, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

In step S207 and step S209 following step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the big hit special figure determining random value counter initial value and the normal winning random number counter initial value updated in step S115 are updated. The big hit special figure determining random value counter and the common winning random number counter used in the main control unit 300 are updated. For example, assuming that the range of values that can be taken as the jackpot special figure determining random value is 0 to 99, the jackpot special figure determining random number provided in the RAM 308 for generating the big hit special figure determining random value A value is acquired from the counter, and 1 is added to the acquired value, and then stored in the original jackpot special figure determining random value counter. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original jackpot special figure determining random value counter. Further, when it is determined that the big hit special figure determining random value counter is making a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, an initial value generation corresponding to the big hit special figure determining random value counter is performed. Get the value of the random number counter and set it in the special jackpot random number counter for big hits. For example, a value is acquired from a special jackpot determination random number counter that changes in a numerical range of 0 to 99, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the special value determining random number counter for big hit time, and the big hit time The initial value set this time is stored in the initial value storage area in order to determine that the special figure determining random value counter for big hits has made one round next Keep it.
Further, in addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the big hit special figure determining random value counter next makes one round, for determining that the common winning random number counter has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. The jackpot special figure determining random value counter may be provided with a counter for acquiring the random number value for special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 2; or The same counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Specifically, the initial value of the special figure timer number determining random value counter for generating the special figure timer number determining random value for determining the symbol changing time in the special figure changing game is updated. In addition, the initial value of the random number counter for determining the general-purpose timer number for generating the random number value for determining the general-purpose timer number for determining the symbol variation time in the general-purpose variable game is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  When the special figure 1 starting port 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the holding number 4 is full), the counter circuit (hardware Random number circuit) 318 is a jackpot determination random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the starting port 230 of the special figure 1 and the jackpot provided in the RAM 308 The special figure determining random number value for jackpot time is obtained from the special figure determining random value counter and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. A set of random numbers for jackpot determination and a special figure determining random number for jackpot in the special figure 1 random value storage area (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 1 random value set") The same number as the number of reserved special figure 1 stored in the area is stored. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of a set of special figure 1 random values having the highest holding order (the first and most recently stored) is stored. In addition to being erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value set data is processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 1 random value set data is added to the next holding order of the special figure 1 random value set data having the lowest (last) holding order. Written.

  If there is a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the corresponding special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the holding number 4 is full), the counter circuit 318 Special figure 2 Random value for jackpot determination generated by applying predetermined processing to the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the start port 232 and determining the special figure for big hit time provided in the RAM 308 The big-hit special figure determining random value is acquired from the random number counter for use and stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 2 random number value for jackpot determination and special figure determination random number value for big hit time (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 2 random value group") in the special figure 2 random value storage area The same number as the number of reserved special figure 2 stored in the area is stored. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 2 random value pair with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remaining special figure 2 random value Processing is performed so that the holding order of the set of data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 2 random value set data is written in the next holding order of the special figure 2 random value set data having the lowest holding order.

  If there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is acquired from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value as the normal figure winning random number value. Stored in the random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the general state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off to control the display mode, and the normal-map hit flag is off, the general-purpose display is displayed so that the display mode of the off symbol is displayed. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 determines one of the winning symbols (common symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (c)) and the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (c)). Display. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 milliseconds (ms)). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variation game is out of place, the usual figure hit flag is turned off as will be described later. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. If the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following plural (in this example, nine) processes is performed according to the special figure 2 state.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing of the special figure 2 fluctuation start, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 holding number stored in the special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is shown in FIG. Re-store in the reserved number storage area. At the same time, the blinking of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 in FIG. 3 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the special figure 2 holding number are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others. Also, a special figure timer number determining random value is acquired from a special figure timer number determining random value counter provided in the RAM 308.

  Also, for example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In this case, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on respectively. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special I) ) And the first off-set symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the electric support flag is turned off. Furthermore, the electric support flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the number of times of electric support (for example, 100 times) is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turn on the electric support flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count is not set in the power support count storage section, and the power support flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. When this electric support flag is set to ON, it is in a normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the change time of the general figure variable game and the change time of the special figure variable game are shorter than the normal figure low probability state (short general figure change). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The control state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric Chu extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

Further, as described above, the electric support flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. The notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230. In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), a special figure 2 random value pair is acquired from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. Determination of whether or not to make a big hit, determination of whether or not to make a big hit using the illustrated determination table, determination of time from start of variable display of special figure 2 to stop display, special figure 2 The symbol to be stopped (stopped symbol) is determined after the change display. After the first special figure 2 random value set is extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 2 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the set of the special figure 2 random value extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area (an example of the second starting information storage means) provided in the RAM 308, You may make it perform the above-mentioned determination based on the group of the said special figure 2 random value memorize | stored in this temporary area | region.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes 15R jackpot flag and 2R jackpot flag values stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, special chart probability variation flag values, and special chart related items. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, including the timer number selected in the lottery process, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. In the case, the value of the special figure probability variation flag is included, and in the case of the big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, and the like are set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increasing process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the display circuits 324, 326, and 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization process, initialization of the input / output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. This initialization process takes about 30 seconds, for example.

  In step S303 following step S301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. . In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307 following step S305, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309 after step S307, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S311 following step S309, if pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step S312 following step S311, a temperature control process is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S313 following step S312, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the VDP 434. In step S313, a specific image display setting process is executed based on the temperature control process in step S312 (details will be described later).

  In step S315 subsequent to step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S317 following step S315, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319 following step S317, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S321 following step S319, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303. .

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle. In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 subsequent to step S501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S321 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, update processing of random numbers for other effects, and the like are performed.

  The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S601 in FIG. 6A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S601. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S603 following step S601, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S605. . In step S605, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S607 following step S605, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S609 following step S607, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S607, processing such as reading the production data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and if the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

  In step S611 following step S609, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S613 subsequent to step S611, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S603.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle. In step S801, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S603 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 9A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S603, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S803 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  By the way, in a game machine represented by a pachinko machine, various printed circuit boards are housed in a transparent resin case in order to facilitate the discovery of unauthorized component replacement. When power is turned on to the game machine, electronic components arranged on the printed circuit board in the transparent resin case may operate to generate heat suddenly. In a situation where the temperature of the atmosphere in the transparent resin case is high and the surface temperatures of the printed circuit board and the transparent resin case are low, there is a high possibility that condensation will occur on the surface of the printed circuit board and the inner surface of the transparent resin case. Condensation may cause insulation deterioration of the printed circuit board, resulting in a problem that the game machine may fail.

  In recent years, with the miniaturization and high-density mounting of electronic devices, wiring patterns have become finer, and there is an increasing demand for suppressing the occurrence of condensation on the surface of an object having a temperature lower than the ambient temperature. For example, conventionally, condensation that occurs on a printed circuit board is regarded as a problem, and the fan motor is controlled based on the difference between the temperature detected by the internal air temperature sensor and the temperature detected by the external air temperature sensor (external air temperature−internal air temperature ≧ reference value). Pachinko machines equipped with control means are known. However, in this pachinko machine, there is a problem that an arithmetic process for calculating the temperature difference at a plurality of locations is generated, and this process must be performed throughout the game period, which increases the processing load on the control means.

  There is also known a game machine that can prevent condensation on the surface of a printed circuit board using a humidity sensor. However, since the humidity sensor is expensive, there is a problem that the cost of the game machine is increased.

  In addition, there is a game machine in which a cooling fan is always operated after power is turned on in order to suppress an increase in temperature of electrical components. However, the cooling fan has a lifetime, and it is likely that the lifetime of the cooling fan will be shortened by operating continuously and the operation of the cooling fan will be stopped. When the operation of the cooling fan stops, the temperature of the electronic component rises and condensation may occur on the surface of the printed circuit board, or the electric component may be damaged due to operation exceeding the standard temperature. In addition, when a game machine using a cooling fan does not have a temperature sensor or a humidity sensor to prevent condensation, it becomes difficult to prevent condensation after the cooling fan stops operating.

  In view of the above problems, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment detects not the temperature difference between the outside air temperature and the inside air temperature, but the temperature detecting element 446 (see FIG. 13) provided in the IC package of the temperature sensor IC 438. When the temperature is lower than the first predetermined temperature (temperature sensor IC threshold temperature), it is determined that condensation has occurred in the first sub-board case 162, and the suppression mode for suppressing the temperature rise of the VDP 434 is started. It is configured. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can prevent condensation that occurs in the first sub-board case 162 using the temperature sensor IC 438 that is less expensive than the humidity sensor. For this reason, the cost of the pachinko machine 100 may be reduced as compared with the conventional pachinko machine. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment does not require the cooling fan to be constantly operated in order to prevent condensation, thus extending the life of the cooling fan and improving the cooling function for electrical components that become hot during operation. May be possible.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 448 provided in the VDP 434 exceeds the second predetermined temperature (VDP threshold temperature) independently of the temperature detection of the temperature sensor IC 438. If it is determined that the cooling fan 442a is stopped, the suppression mode for suppressing the temperature rise of the VDP 434 is started. This may prevent the VDP 434 from being damaged by operating at a non-standard temperature.

In the present embodiment, based on one of the temperatures detected by the temperature sensor IC 438 and the VDP 434, for example, the suppression mode is limited to an operation that reduces the load of image processing so that the temperature of the VDP 434 hardly increases. It has become.
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 21, the prevention of condensation in the printed circuit board case and the damage of the VDP 434 in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of the first sub-board case 162 provided in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the first sub-board case 162. FIG. 12 is a layout diagram of the first sub-board 160 housed in the first sub-board case 162. It should be noted that the description of the components other than the main components necessary for various effects control (particularly image control) for effecting the game shown in FIG. 12 is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first sub-board case 162 has a thin rectangular parallelepiped shape having an internal space. The cooling device 442 and the first sub board 160 are accommodated in the internal space of the first sub board case 162. The first sub-board case 162 has a front side case member 162 a arranged on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 and a back side case member 162 b arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 100. The front-side case member 162a and the back-side case member 162b are rotatably mounted on each other via a hinge portion 188 formed on one short side, and a locking portion 189 formed on the other short side. They are fixed to each other via. The first sub-board case 162 is formed of a transparent resin and is arranged in the internal space in order to facilitate the discovery of unauthorized component replacement in either of the vertical arrangement and the horizontal arrangement. 160 can be observed from the outside.

  The front-side case member 162a has an air outlet 190 that is formed through the front-side case member 162a and is disposed to face the game board 200 (not shown). The air outlet 190 is formed in a concentric shape. A cooling device 442 for cooling the VDP 434 is screwed to the front case member 162 a so as to face the air outlet 190. The cooling device 442 includes a cooling fan 442a disposed on the front case member 162a side and a heat sink 442b disposed on the rear case member 162b side.

  A first sub-board 160 is disposed between the cooling device 442 and the back side case member 162b. The first sub-board 160 is screwed to the front case member 162a with the mounting surface on which the CPU 404, VDP 434, and temperature sensor IC 438 are mounted facing the cooling device 442. The VDP 434 causes the decorative symbol display device 208, which is one of the effect devices that produce the game, to perform an effect operation. The VDP 434 is in a high temperature state when the decorative symbol display device 208 is caused to perform an effect operation. For this reason, a heat radiation type silicon sheet 440 is attached on the VDP 434 in order to dissipate heat generated by the VDP 434.

  When the first sub-board 160 and the cooling device 442 are covered with the first sub-board case 162 and housed in the internal space, the component mounting surface of the first sub-board 160 is in the normal direction as shown in FIG. In view of this, the VDP 434 is disposed so as to overlap the cooling device 442. Since the silicon sheet 440 (not shown in FIG. 12), the heat sink 442b, the cooling fan 442a, and the air outlet 190 are arranged in this order on the VDP 434, the heat generated in the VDP 434 is transferred from the air outlet 190 to the first sub-flow. It is efficiently discharged to the outside of the substrate case 162.

  The temperature sensor IC 438 is disposed so as to overlap the cooling device 442 in the region near the end of the heat sink 442b when the component mounting surface of the first sub-board 160 is viewed in the normal direction. In the vicinity of the cooling device 442 that is affected by the heat generated from the VDP 434, an electrical component that generates heat by itself, such as the CPU 404, is not disposed. For this reason, if the temperature sensor IC 438 is disposed in the vicinity of the cooling device 442, it may be possible to reliably grasp the ambient temperature in the first sub-substrate case 162 that rises due to the heat generated from the VDP 434.

  FIG. 13 is a circuit block diagram showing a part of the configuration included in the first sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the temperature sensor IC 438 has a temperature detection element 446 in the IC package. The temperature detection element 446 is connected to the CPU 404, and temperature information related to the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 446 is configured to be output to the CPU 404. The VDP 434 is mounted on the same mounting surface as the mounting surface of the temperature sensor IC 438, and has a temperature detection element 448 in the IC package. The temperature detection element 448 is connected to the temperature sensor IC 438. The temperature sensor IC 438 is configured to acquire temperature information related to the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 448 and output the temperature information to the CPU 404.

  The CPU 404 is a main configuration of a microcomputer as an example of a suppression unit that operates the VDP 434 in the suppression mode. In the pachinko machine 100, temperature information based on the temperatures detected by the temperature detection elements 446 and 448 is output to the CPU 404 so that the CPU 404 can determine whether or not to operate the VDP 434 in the suppression mode.

  Before the power to the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the temperature of the pachinko machine 100 and the outside air temperature around the pachinko machine 100 are substantially equal. However, when power is supplied to the pachinko machine 100 and, for example, the VDP 434 starts operation, heat is generated from the VDP 434, and a temperature difference is generated between the temperature of the pachinko machine 100 and the outside air temperature. The heat generated in the VDP 434 is transferred to the first sub board 160 by heat conduction. In addition, although the first sub-board case 162 is provided with vent holes, the number of the vent holes is small. Therefore, the heat generated in the VDP 434 easily flows into the first sub-board case 162, and the VDP 434 and the first sub-board case 162 The heat is transmitted from the substrate 160 to the first sub-board case 162 and the air in the case.

  Although the temperature sensor IC 438 is in contact with the first sub-board 160 via the terminals provided in the IC package, the number of the terminals is relatively small, for example, around 10. For this reason, the contact area between the temperature sensor IC 438 and the first sub-board 160 is small. On the other hand, since the periphery of the IC package of the temperature sensor IC 438 is surrounded by the air in the first sub-board case 162, it is in contact with the air in an area larger than the contact area with the first sub-board 160. . The first sub-board 160 has relatively high thermal conductivity and heat dissipation. Although the temperature of the first sub-board 160 may rise faster than the first sub-board case 162 and the air in the case, the temperature sensor IC 438 has a temperature smaller than that of the first sub-board 160 having a relatively small contact area. It is easy to detect the temperature of air in the first sub-board case 162 having a large contact area. For this reason, the temperature detection element 446 accommodated in the IC package of the temperature sensor IC 438 is affected by the temperature rise of the VDP 434 in a short time compared to the temperature detection element directly mounted on the first sub-board 160. The possibility is very low, and the temperature in the first sub-board case 162 may be detected well. In other words, the temperature sensor IC 438 may be able to detect not the temperature of the first sub-board 160 but the ambient temperature of the first sub-board case 162.

  In order to reduce the length of the wiring connecting the temperature sensor IC 438 and the VDP 434, the temperature sensor IC 438 is disposed near the VDP 434. In the first sub-board 160, electronic components that are at a high temperature during operation (for example, VDP 434 and a power system electronic component) are not arranged close to each other. For this reason, electronic components other than the VDP 434 other than the VDP 434 are not arranged in the vicinity of the temperature sensor IC 438. Therefore, the temperature sensor IC 438 is less likely to be affected by the temperature rise of electronic components other than the VDP 434, and may detect the ambient temperature in the first sub-substrate 162 based on the temperature rise of the VDP 434. is there.

  Further, in order to detect the temperature in the first sub-board case 162, it is not necessary to arrange a temperature detection element in the space in the first sub-board case 162 and route the wiring from the temperature detection element to the CPU 404. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment adds the minimum configuration in which the CPU 404 and the temperature sensor IC 438 are connected by the wiring on the first sub board 160, and the atmosphere in the first sub board case 162 is added. It becomes possible to detect the temperature.

  Next, the temperature control process (step S312) shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the temperature control process in the first sub-control unit main process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 14 (a) shows the flow of the main process of the temperature control process. 14 (b) shows the flow of the VDP temperature determination process. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process in the temperature control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a dew point temperature table. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the drawing restriction return process in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, in the temperature control process, a VDP temperature determination process is first executed (step S901), and then a temperature sensor IC temperature determination process is executed (step S903).

  As shown in FIG. 14B, in the VDP temperature determination process, it is first determined whether or not the drawing limit timer is being set (step S1001). For example, when the CPU 404 determines that the drawing limit setting flag for determining the temperature sensor IC is on (Yes in step S1001), the process proceeds to step S1103 shown in FIG. When the drawing is limited, that is, when the temperature sensor IC 438 detects a temperature lower than the first predetermined temperature (temperature sensor IC threshold temperature) and the VDP 434 is operating in the suppression mode, the temperature exceeds the VDP threshold temperature. Therefore, the temperature monitoring process of the VDP 434 in steps S1003 to S1015 described below is not performed.

  If the CPU 404 determines in step S1001 that the drawing restriction setting flag for VDP determination is OFF (No in step S1001), a VDP monitoring timer update process is executed (step S1003). In step S1003, for example, the CP 404 acquires the timer value of the VDP monitoring timer from the predetermined area of the RAM 408, subtracts 1 from the acquired timer value, and stores the subtracted timer value in the predetermined area of the RAM 408 again.

  When the VDP monitoring timer update process ends, the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, for example, the CPU 404 determines whether or not the value of the VDP monitoring timer is zero. If it is determined that the value of the VDP monitoring timer is 0 (Yes in step S1005), the process proceeds to step S1007, and the temperature of the VDP 434 is acquired. In step S <b> 1007, as shown in FIG. 13, the temperature sensor IC 438 acquires temperature information related to the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 448 in the IC package of the VDP 434, and outputs the acquired temperature information to the CPU 404.

When the temperature of the VDP 434 is acquired, a temperature determination process for the acquired temperature is started (step S1009).
Following step S1009, it is determined whether the acquired temperature of the VDP 434 exceeds a second predetermined temperature (VDP threshold temperature) (step S1011). In the present embodiment, for example, the VDP threshold temperature is set to 70 ° C. In step S1011, for example, the CPU 404 reads the VDP threshold temperature from a predetermined area of the ROM 306, and compares the read VDP threshold temperature with the temperature information input from the temperature sensor IC 438 in step S1007. If it is determined that the temperature of the VDP 434 exceeds the VDP threshold temperature (Yes in step S1011), the drawing limit setting flag for VDP determination is turned on to execute the drawing limit setting (step S1013), and the VDP temperature determination The process ends. Since the VDP 434 is damaged when the temperature of the VDP 434 becomes equal to or higher than the standard value, in the present embodiment, if it is determined that the temperature acquired in step S1011 is equal to or higher than the VDP threshold temperature, the temperature sensor IC 438 described later is used. Unlike the above, the drawing limit setting is executed without setting a predetermined counter value. Further, since the pachinko machine 100 does not set the drawing limit timer, unless the pachinko machine 100 is reset (power-on process), the drawing limit setting is not restored to the normal drawing setting, that is, the drawing limit for VDP determination. The setting flag is not turned off. Note that the present embodiment is not limited to this, and in order to prevent malfunction of temperature detection of the VDP 434, the drawing restriction setting may be executed when a temperature equal to or higher than the VDP threshold temperature is detected a plurality of times. Good.

  If it is determined in step S1011 that the temperature of the VDP 434 does not exceed the VDP threshold temperature (No in step S1011), the VDP monitoring timer is set to an initial value (step S1015), and the VDP temperature determination process ends. In step S1015, the temperature monitoring period of the VDP 434 is set to about 1 minute, for example. Since the period of the first sub-control main process is set to 33 ms, for example, the timer initial value of the VDP monitoring timer is set to 1800. Each initial setting of the drawing limit setting flag for VDP determination and the timer value of the VDP monitoring timer is performed during initial processing (step S301 in FIG. 8). The drawing restriction setting flag is set to the off state, and the timer value of the VDP monitoring timer is set to 1. For this reason, when the VDP temperature determination process is executed for the first time after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, it is determined in step S1001 that drawing restriction is not set, and then in step S1005, the value of the VDP monitoring timer is set. Since it is determined to be 0, the temperature of the VDP 434 is always acquired. Further, for example, when the pachinko machine 100 is turned off while the high-probability effect is being produced (VDP 434 is in a high load operation) and the power is restored the next day, the VDP 434 enters a high load operation state immediately after startup and is in the first sub-board case 162. Even if the ambient temperature rapidly rises, since the suppression mode of the VDP 434 can be started within about 1 minute (the temperature monitoring period of the VDP 434) after startup, damage to the VDP 434 may be prevented.

  If it is determined in step S1005 that the value of the VDP monitoring timer is not 0 (No in step S1005), the VDP temperature determination process ends without performing the processes in steps S1007 to S1015.

  Next, temperature sensor IC temperature determination processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not a drawing limit timer is being set (step S1101). If, for example, the CPU 404 determines that the drawing limit setting flag for determining the temperature sensor IC is on and the drawing limit timer is set (Yes in step S1101), then the drawing limit timer is updated (step S1103). ). In step S1103, for example, the CP 404 acquires a drawing limit timer from a predetermined area of the RAM 408, subtracts 1 from the acquired timer value, and stores the subtracted timer value in the predetermined area of the RAM 408 again.

  In step S1105, for example, the CPU 404 determines whether or not the value of the drawing limit timer is zero. If it is determined that the value of the drawing limit timer is 0 (Yes in step S1105), the process proceeds to step S1107, a drawing limit return process is executed (details will be described later), and the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the drawing limit timer is not 0 (No in step S1105), the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process ends without performing the process in step S1107.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the drawing limit setting flag for determining the temperature sensor IC is off and the drawing limit timer is not set (No in step S1101), the process proceeds to step S1109. Update processing of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer is executed. In step S1109, for example, the CP 404 acquires the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer from the predetermined area of the RAM 408, subtracts 1 from the acquired timer value, and stores the subtracted timer value in the predetermined area of the RAM 408 again.

  When the update process of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer ends, the process proceeds to step S1111. In step S1111, for example, the CPU 404 determines whether or not the value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer is zero. When it is determined that the value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer is 0 (Yes in step S1111), the process proceeds to step S1113, and the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is acquired. In step S <b> 1113, as shown in FIG. 13, the temperature sensor IC 438 acquires temperature information related to the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 446, and outputs the acquired temperature information to the CPU 404.

When the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is acquired, a temperature determination process for the acquired temperature is started (step S1115).
Following step S1115, it is determined whether or not the temperature obtained by the temperature sensor IC 438 is lower than a first predetermined temperature (temperature sensor IC threshold temperature) (step S1117). In the present embodiment, for example, the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature is set to 16.6 ° C.

  Here, the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a dew point temperature table. On the left side of the table shown in FIG. 16, for example, the ambient temperature in the first sub-board case 162 is lined up in a vertical row at 1 ° C. intervals from 5 to 27 ° C. In the lateral direction, for example, the humidity in the first sub-board case 162 is lined up in a horizontal row at 10% intervals from 20 to 90%. It is assumed that the temperature during the opening of the store where the pachinko machine 100 is installed is almost the same throughout the year, the average room temperature is 20 ° C., and the average humidity is 60%, and about 30 times after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. Assume that the temperature of VDP 434 rises to about 25 ° C. after a lapse of seconds. At the time when the temperature is relatively low, such as in winter, the temperature of the store, the space on the back side of the pachinko machine 100, and the pachinko machine 100 is about 10 ° C., for example, at the start of opening preparations. Even if preparation for opening a store is completed and the room temperature in the store rises to 20 ° C., the space on the back side of the pachinko machine 100 is relatively narrow and air is less likely to convect compared to the inside of the store. The temperature rises only to about 15 ° C., for example. Similarly, the temperature of the first sub-board case 162, its internal space, the first sub-board 160, and the electronic components mounted on the first sub-board 160 can only rise to about 15 ° C.

  Here, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 100, the ambient temperature in the vicinity of the VDP 434 in the first sub-board case 162 rises to about 25 ° C. by operating the VDP 434. Although the thermal conductivity and heat dissipation of the first sub-board 160 are relatively high, the overall temperature in the first sub-board case 162 does not rise rapidly. For this reason, the first sub-board case 162 includes a portion having a temperature of 25 ° C. and a portion having a temperature of 16.7 ° C. or less. Condensation occurs on the inner surface and the electronic component mounted on the first sub-board 160).

  Assuming that the temperature range rising due to the operation of the VDP 434 is 25 ° C. ± 1 ° C. and the range of the store humidity (humidity in the first sub-board case 162) is 60% ± 10%, the first sub-board case 162 If there is a portion in the temperature range surrounded by a frame a shown in FIG. 16, condensation may occur in the portion. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature is set to 16.6 ° C., which is the average value of the temperatures surrounded by the frame a.

  The set value of the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature is not limited to 16.6 ° C. For example, the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature may be changed according to the season in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed, or may be changed depending on a relatively low temperature region and a high temperature region even in the same season. Further, the pachinko machine 100 may be configured to be able to select any one of a plurality of temperature sensor IC threshold temperatures stored in the ROM 406, for example.

  Returning to FIG. 15, in step S <b> 1117, for example, the CPU 404 reads the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature from a predetermined area of the ROM 306, and compares the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature with the temperature information input from the temperature sensor IC 438. If it is determined that the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is less than the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature of 16.6 ° C. (Yes in step S1117), the threshold super number counting process is executed (step S1119). In step S1119, for example, the CPU 404 reads the threshold super number count value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and adds 1 to the threshold super number count value. The initial value of the threshold super number count value is set to 0.

  If 1 is added to the threshold super number count value in step S1119, it is next determined whether or not the threshold super number count value after addition is equal to 2 (step S1121). For example, if the CPU 404 determines that the threshold super number count value is equal to 2 (Yes in step S1121), the threshold super number count value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408, and then the drawing limit timer setting process is started (step S1123). ). In step S1123, for example, the CPU 404 reads the timer value of the drawing limit timer from a predetermined area of the RAM 408. Next, the process proceeds to step S1125, and a drawing limit period is set. Since the period of the first sub-control main process is set to 33 ms, in step S1123, for example, the CPU 404 sets the read drawing limit timer value to 5500 in order to set the drawing limit period to about 3 minutes. Stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 404. Further, in step S1125, for example, the CPU 404 turns on the drawing limit setting flag for temperature sensor IC determination stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408.

  When the drawing limit setting process ends, next, the threshold super number count value is set to 0 (step S1127). In step S1127, for example, the CPU 404 writes 0 in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 in which the threshold super number count value is stored.

Next, an initial value (1800) is set to the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer (step S1129), and the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process ends.
If it is determined in step S1117 that the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is not less than the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature of 16.6 ° C. (No in step S1117), the processing in steps S1119 to S1127 is not performed and the process proceeds to step S1129. Transition.

  Each initial setting of the drawing limit setting flag for temperature sensor IC determination and the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer is performed during initial processing (step S301 in FIG. 8). The drawing limit setting flag for determining the temperature sensor IC is set to an off state, and the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer is set to 1. For this reason, when the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process is executed for the first time after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, the temperature sensor IC determination flag is determined to be in the OFF state in step S1101, and then the temperature is determined in step S1111. Since it is determined that the timer value of the sensor IC monitoring timer is 0, the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is always acquired.

  In step S1111, if the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring timer is not 0 (No in step S1111), it is determined that drawing is being restricted, and the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process is performed without performing the processes of steps S1113 to S11129. finish.

  Next, the drawing limit return process (step S1107) in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the drawing limit return process, first, a return setting process is executed (step S1201). In step S1201, for example, the drawing restriction setting flag for determining the temperature sensor IC is set to an off state, and the drawing restriction is released. In step S1203, temperature information based on the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 446 in the IC package of the temperature sensor IC 438 is input to the CPU 404.

When the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is acquired, a temperature determination process for the acquired temperature is started (step S1205).
Subsequent to step S1205, it is determined whether or not the acquired temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is lower than a temperature sensor IC threshold temperature (for example, 16.6 ° C.) (step S1207). In step S1207, for example, the same processing as in step S1117 shown in FIG. 15 is performed, and when it is determined that the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is less than the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature of 16.6 ° C. (Yes in step S1207), drawing is performed. A limit timer setting process is started (step S1209), and then a drawing limit setting process is executed (step S1211). Unlike the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process shown in FIG. 15, when it is determined that the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is lower than the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature of 16.6 ° C., the drawing restriction setting, that is, the operation restriction of the VDP 434 is performed. The

  In step S1209 and step S1211, for example, processing similar to that in steps S1123 and S1125 shown in FIG. 15 is performed, and the drawing restriction return processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1207 that the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is not less than the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature of 16.6 ° C. (No in step S1207), the drawing restriction return process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the return condition from the suppression mode (drawing restriction mode) to the non-suppression mode (normal drawing mode) is different depending on whether the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature is determined or when the VDP threshold temperature is determined. Yes. When determining the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature, the drawing limit return processing is executed when a predetermined time (about 3 minutes in the present embodiment) elapses after the suppression mode is started. On the other hand, when determining the VDP threshold temperature, unless the power-on process of the pachinko machine 100 is executed again, the non-suppression mode is not restored. When the temperature sensor IC 438 detects an abnormal temperature, there is no problem even if the normal operation mode is restored if the ambient temperature in the first sub-board case 162 becomes a predetermined temperature that does not cause condensation. On the other hand, when the temperature detection element 448 in the IC package of the VDP 434 detects an abnormal temperature, it is expected that the cooling fan 442a is stopped, so the power supply restart process of the pachinko machine 100 is executed. Otherwise, the root cause may not be resolved. Thus, in the pachinko machine 100, the return condition when the temperature detection element 448 detects an abnormal temperature is different from the return condition when the temperature detection element 446 detects an abnormal temperature. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 by this Embodiment may be able to perform a suitable return process according to temperature monitoring object.

  Next, the image control process (step S313) in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process in the first sub-control unit main process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 18 (a) shows the flow of the main process of the image control process. 18 (b) shows the flow of normal display setting, and FIG. 18 (c) shows the flow of setting specific image display which is a drawing restriction mode. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a VDP processing load limit in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 19A schematically shows a specific image display setting process in the VRAM 436, and FIG. (B) shows a display example of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time of normal setting, and FIG. 19 (c) shows a display example of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time of displaying a specific image.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, in the image control process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not drawing restriction is being set. In step S1301, for example, the CPU 404 determines that drawing restriction is being set when the drawing restriction setting flag is on, and determines that drawing restriction is not being set when the flag is off. If the CPU 404 determines that drawing restriction is being set (Yes in step S1301), the process proceeds to step S1305 to execute a specific image setting process (details will be described later). On the other hand, if the CPU 404 determines that the drawing restriction is not being set (No in step S1301), the process proceeds to step S1303, and the normal display setting process is executed (details will be described later). When the process of either step S1305 or step S1303 ends, the image control process ends.

  Next, the normal display setting process in step S1303 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in step S1401, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the drawing area of the predetermined display area of the VRAM 436. As the display area specified here, a display area other than display areas A and B specified as a drawing area of a specific image described later is specified. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S1403 following step S1401, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 has been input. If a transfer end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S1405; Wait for the input signal to be input. In step S1405, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the designated display area of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S1401, the CPU 404 information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis of the VRAM 436, the image size). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S1407 following step S1405, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404 (see FIG. 19B).

  In step S1409 following step S1407, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1411. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step S1411, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends. In step S1411, swap processing is also executed.

  Next, the specific image display setting process in step S1305 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the image data for the specific image is shown in FIG. 19A after the power of the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, for example, so that the specific image continues to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 during the drawing restriction mode. As described above, the frame buffers A and B (display areas A and B) of the VRAM 436 are transferred. Further, the image data transferred to the frame buffers A and B continues to exist in the frame buffers A and B without being overwritten with the image data for normal display during the game of the pachinko machine 100.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, in the specific image display setting process, first, in step S1501, parameter setting is performed based on an attribute register or the like. Here, the CPU 404 obtains information (image coordinates of VRAM 436, image size, VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), etc.) of image data constituting a specific image that has already been transferred to the display areas A and B after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. VDP 434 is instructed. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S1503 following step S1501, a specific image drawing instruction is issued. In this specific image drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing the specific image. The VDP 434 starts drawing a specific image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404. As shown in FIG. 19C, for example, a still image “Preparing (please wait for a while)” is displayed on the decorative design display device 208 as a specific image.

  In step S1505 following step S1503, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1507; Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step S1507, swap processing is also executed.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment continues both the above-described operation procedures based on the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature and the VDP threshold temperature until the power is turned off.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment continues to display still images of the same image on the decorative symbol display device 208 in the suppression mode. Of course, the cooling fan 442a may be operated instead of displaying a still image of the same image in the suppression mode. However, there is a possibility that the cooling fan 442a may stop due to clogging of the dust or the life. For this reason, it is more preferable to reduce the processing load of the VDP 434 by drawing control and suppress the increase in the ambient temperature in the first sub-board case 162 and the increase in the temperature of the VDP 434.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the temperature around the first sub-board 160 is lower than the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature, the temperature detected by the VDP 434 exceeds the VDP threshold temperature. In this case, the VDP 434 can be operated in the suppression mode that suppresses the temperature rise of the VDP 434.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can monitor not only the temperature in the IC package of the VDP 434 but also the temperature in the IC package of the temperature sensor IC 438. For this reason, it is difficult to detect the ambient temperature in the first sub-board case 162 only by monitoring the temperature of the VDP 434. In the moving process after power-on of the pachinko machine 100 (initial setting shown in FIG. 8 (step S301)). Even when the temperature rises in about 30 seconds spent, the temperature may be detected satisfactorily.

  Next, a pachinko machine 100 according to another example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is monitored only for a predetermined period after the pachinko machine 100 is powered on. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process of the pachinko machine 100 according to another example of the present embodiment. Note that the VDP temperature determination process, the drawing limit return process, and the image control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment are the same as those in the above embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  In the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the temperature sensor IC monitoring is being set (step S1601). In step S1601, for example, the CPU 404 determines whether the temperature sensor IC monitoring flag is in an on state or an off state. The temperature sensor IC monitoring flag is set to an on state when the initial setting (step S301) of the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 8 is executed for the first time when the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, for example. In order to set the predetermined period to about 20 minutes during the initial setting process (step S301), the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring period timer is set to “36364”, and the timer value is, for example, the RAM 408. Is stored in a predetermined area.

  When the CPU 404 determines that the temperature sensor IC monitoring flag is off, the CPU 404 determines that a predetermined period has elapsed since the power-on of the pachinko machine 100 (No in step S1601), and ends the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process. To do.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 404 determines that the temperature sensor IC monitoring flag is on, that is, the predetermined period has not elapsed since the power-on of the pachinko machine 100 (Yes in step S1601), the process proceeds to step S1603, and the temperature sensor IC monitoring period timer update processing is executed. In step S1603, for example, the CPU 404 reads the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring period timer from a predetermined area of the RAM 408, and subtracts 1 from the read timer value.

  Following step S1603, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the updated temperature sensor IC monitoring period timer is 0 (step S1605). In step S1603, for example, if the CPU 404 determines that the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring period timer is 0 and the temperature sensor IC monitoring period has ended (Yes in step S1605), the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1607, for example, the CPU 404 sets the temperature sensor IC monitoring flag to an off state, that is, sets the temperature sensor IC monitoring state to a non-monitoring state. When the temperature sensor IC monitoring state is set to the non-monitoring state, the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process ends, and thereafter the temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is not monitored.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 404 determines in step S1605 that the timer value of the temperature sensor IC monitoring period timer is not 0 and the temperature sensor IC monitoring period has not ended (No in step S1605), the process proceeds to step S1609.

  In step S1609, it is determined whether a drawing limit timer is being set (step S1001). For example, when the CPU 404 determines that the drawing limit setting flag for determining the temperature sensor IC is on (Yes in step S1609), the process proceeds to step S1633.

  In step S1633 and subsequent steps S1635 and S1637, the same processing as in S1103, S1105, and S1107 shown in FIG. 15 is performed, and the temperature sensor IC temperature determination processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1609 that the drawing limit setting flag for determining the temperature sensor IC is in an off state (No in step S1609), the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1611 and subsequent steps S1613 to S1631, the same processes as in S1109 and S1111 to S1129 shown in FIG. 15 are performed, and the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process ends.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has step S1601 in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process as an initial operation procedure when the pachinko machine 100 is powered on and the CPU 404 changes from the non-operating state to the operating state. ~ S1607 are executed to prevent condensation. Also, in this initial operation procedure, a first operation procedure (for example, step S1615 shown in FIG. 20) for inputting temperature information indicating the temperature measured by the temperature sensor IC 438, and the input temperature information is a temperature sensor IC threshold value. When the temperature is lower than the temperature, a second operation procedure (for example, step S1627 shown in FIG. 20) for starting the drawing restriction for suppressing the temperature rise in the VDP 434 is included, and the temperature of the VDP 434 and the temperature sensor IC 438 can be monitored. There is a case.

  Next, a pachinko machine 100 according to still another example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature is different between a predetermined period after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 100 and after the predetermined period has elapsed. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has different conditions for returning to the normal state after the VDP processing load restriction process between a predetermined period after the pachinko machine 100 is powered on and after the predetermined period has elapsed. It is characterized by a point. FIG. 21 shows the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment and the return condition from the suppression mode.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the monitoring temperature (threshold temperature) of the temperature sensor IC is 16.6 ° C. for a predetermined period (for example, 20 minutes) after the pachinko machine 100 is powered on. The temperature is set to 40 ° C. in the period after the predetermined period has elapsed. As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is set such that the monitoring temperature of the temperature sensor IC 438 is different between a predetermined period after the power is supplied to the pachinko machine 100 and a subsequent period (predetermined gaming state period). Yes. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the suppression mode is such that a predetermined time (for example, about 3 minutes) elapses from the start of the suppression mode in a predetermined period of 20 minutes after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 100. Is set as a return condition, and it is set as the return condition that the pachinko machine 100 is turned on again in a period after the lapse of 20 minutes.

  When the operation of the pachinko machine 100 starts and a predetermined period of time elapses, the ambient temperature in the first sub-board case 162 is stabilized at, for example, about 25 ° C., so that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor IC 438 is also stabilized at about 25 ° C. For example, if the ventilation holes formed in the first sub-board case 162 are blocked by a predetermined seal attached to the first sub-board case 162 and heat is generated in the first sub-board case 162, an unexpected temperature An increase may occur. In the present embodiment, the temperature monitoring temperature of the temperature sensor IC 20 minutes after the power is turned on is set to 40 ° C., for example. Thereby, this unexpected temperature rise can be detected, and further temperature rise may be prevented by starting the suppression mode. In addition, since the root cause of this unexpected temperature rise may not be resolved over time, the power-on of the pachinko machine 100 is a condition for returning from the suppression mode to the normal mode. Since the temperature of the VDP 434 is likely to remain at a substantially constant temperature as long as the cooling fan 442a is operating, the VDP threshold temperature and the suppression mode are not changed before and after a predetermined period from the power-on of the pachinko machine 100. The return condition is not changed and is set, for example, in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, there is a case where it is possible to execute a suitable temperature monitoring and return processing from the suppression mode in accordance with the elapsed period after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on.

  Next, a pachinko machine 100 according to still another example of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment acquires only the temperature in the IC package of the temperature sensor IC 438 for a predetermined period (for example, 20 minutes) after turning on the power to the pachinko machine 100, and after that period, the IC package of the VDP 434 It is characterized in that only the temperature inside is acquired.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the first temperature measured by the temperature detection element 446 in the IC package of the temperature sensor IC 438 is performed within a predetermined period after the pachinko machine 100 is powered on. The operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the second temperature measured by the temperature detection element 448 in the IC package of the VDP 434 is included only in the initial operation procedure (for example, 20 minutes). It is included in the normal operation procedure that is repeated later.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment does not perform dew condensation prevention processing after a predetermined time has elapsed since power-on during the initial operation period where condensation is most likely to occur, that is, does not perform temperature detection by the temperature detection element 446. Thus, there may be a case where it is possible to concentrate on the control of the effect device that performs various effects and to reduce the control load.

Next, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21 again.
(1) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to determine whether or not to determine whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied (for example, when start information is acquired) (for example, special drawing 2 related lottery processing). (Step S229) or the special figure 1 related lottery process (Step S231)) and the winning / non-winning determination result by the winning / non-winning determining means is a specific winning / failing determination result (for example, a big hit), the advantage to the player is the first. From the first control state (for example, the variable winning opening 234 is in the non-operating state (the door member 234a is closed)), the second advantage is higher than the first advantage. Control state transition means (for example, special figure 2 state update process (step S225) or special state) that shifts the control state to a certain second control state (for example, the variable prize opening 234 is in the operating state (the door member 234a is in the open state)). 1 state update process (step S227)), an effect device for producing a game (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the decorative symbol display device 208), and a specific electrical component for causing the effect device to perform an effect operation ( For example, a CPU 404 or VDP 434), a board (for example, the first sub board 160) provided with the specific electrical component, a board case (for example, the first sub board case 162) covering the board, and the periphery of the board Is lower than a first predetermined temperature (for example, temperature sensor IC threshold temperature) (for example, Yes in step S1117 or step S1619 in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process and Yes in step S1207 in the drawing limit return process). A suppression mode (for example, temperature sensor IC temperature determination) for suppressing a temperature rise due to the specific electrical component. Suppressing means for operating said specific electrical components in step S1211) in the step S1125 or S1627 and the drawing limit return processing in the processing (e.g., comprising the S1305) and CPU404 and specific image display setting step.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having the above configuration, for example, when the temperature around the first sub-board 160 is lower than the temperature sensor IC threshold temperature, the temperature rise by the VDP 434 provided in the first sub-board case 162 is suppressed. May be possible. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 may be able to prevent condensation in the first sub-board case 162.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the above-described configuration, the internal temperature of the first sub-board case 162 is determined only by the temperature measured around the first sub-board 160 without measuring the temperature inside and outside the first sub-board case 162. Condensation may be prevented. Further, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the above-described configuration, it is determined that there is a risk of condensation based on either the temperature measured around the first sub-board 160 or the temperature that rises when the VDP 434 operates. In some cases, condensation in the first sub-board case 162 can be prevented in advance.

(2) In the pachinko machine 100, an image display device (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) that displays game information relating to a game, and an image data generation device that generates image data corresponding to an image to be displayed on the image display device And a microcomputer for instructing the image data generation device to generate the image data (for example, a microcomputer having a CPU 404 in the control unit and capable of executing the specific image display setting step S1305), The suppression means includes the microcomputer, and the image data generation device is the specific electrical component.

  According to the pachinko machine 100, the temperature of the VDP 434 for displaying a variety of images for producing a game excessively increases with the operation. Therefore, by suppressing the temperature increase of the VDP 434, the first sub-board case 162 In some cases, condensation can be prevented.

(3) In the pachinko machine 100, storage means (for example, ROM 406) that stores the operation procedure of the microcomputer, and a temperature measurement device (for example, temperature sensor IC 438) for measuring the temperature around the substrate. The operation procedure includes an initial operation procedure (steps S1601 to S1607 in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process) when the microcomputer is changed from the non-operation state to the operation state. The operation procedure includes a first operation procedure for inputting temperature information indicating the temperature measured by the temperature measurement device (for example, step S1615 in the case of No in step S1605 of the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process), and the input When the temperature information indicates that the temperature is lower than the first predetermined temperature (for example, temperature The second operation procedure (for example, temperature) that causes the image data generation device to start the first suppression operation for suppressing the temperature rise in the sensor IC temperature determination process No in step S1605 (Yes in step S1619). Sensor IC temperature determination processing step S1605 No and step S1619 Yes in steps S1621 to S1629) are included, and the first suppression operation is performed in the suppression mode (for example, temperature sensor IC temperature determination). Step S1627) in the process.
According to the pachinko machine 100, there are cases where the suppression mode can be started when the temperature around the first sub-board 160 when the power is turned on is equal to or lower than the first temperature.

  The temperature inside the pachinko machine 100 being transported to a local amusement shop with low air temperature, particularly the board case such as the first sub board case 162, is extremely lowered. For this reason, when the pachinko machine 100 is carried into the amusement store and operates for the first time, condensation is likely to occur. When the pachinko machine 100 is turned on when the amusement store is opened, for example, the temperature inside the first sub-board case 162 increases rapidly due to the start of the operation of the VDP 434 or the like while the temperature of the outer surface of the first sub-board case 162 is low. As a result, dew condensation often occurs on the inner surface of the first sub-board case 162. There is a risk that water droplets based on this dew condensation reach the connector terminal portion and the wiring pattern provided on the first sub-board 160 and cause damage to the first sub-board 160 such as a short circuit. The pachinko machine 100 having the above configuration can grasp the temperature in the initial operation procedure in order to surely prevent such danger, and may be very suitable.

(4) In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the image data generation device is covered with a first IC package (for example, an IC package of the VDP 434), and the microcomputer is a second IC package (for example, the CPU 404). IC package), and both the first IC package and the second IC package are provided on the substrate and covered with the substrate case, and the temperature measuring device includes the first IC package. A first temperature around the substrate (e.g., a temperature sensed by a temperature sensing element 446) that is outside both the second IC package and the second IC package, and a first temperature in the first IC package. 2 (for example, the temperature detected by the temperature detecting element 448), and the temperature measuring device When the temperature information indicating the first temperature measured indicates that the temperature information is lower than the first predetermined temperature (for example, step S1117 in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process or step S1619 in the step and the drawing restriction return process) In step S1207 (Yes), the microcomputer performs a first suppression operation for suppressing a temperature increase in the image data generation device (for example, step S1125 or step S1627 in the temperature sensor IC temperature determination process and the step in the drawing limit return process). S1211) is started, and the temperature information indicating the second temperature measured by the temperature measuring device indicates that the temperature information is higher than the second predetermined temperature (for example, Yes in step S1011 in the VDP temperature determination process), The microcomputer is the front Second suppressing operation for suppressing the temperature rise in the image data generating apparatus (e.g., step S1013 in VDP temperature determination processing), characterized in that to start.

  According to the pachinko machine 100, there is a case where the operation of the VDP 434 can be suppressed even when the temperature detection element 448 in the IC package of the VDP 434 detects a high temperature. The pachinko machine 100 shifts to a suppression mode that suppresses the temperature rise in the first sub-board case 162 even when the VDP 434 becomes high temperature. May be able to communicate and prevent fires.

(5) In the pachinko machine 100 described above, the operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the first temperature measured by the temperature measurement device is included only in the initial operation procedure, and the temperature measurement device measures The operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the second temperature is included in a normal operation procedure that is repeatedly performed after the initial operation procedure.

  According to the pachinko machine 100, the suppression operation of the VDP 434 based on the temperature around the first sub-board 160 is performed only when the power of the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, and the heat prevention process of the VDP 434 is performed during the steady state operation. The pachinko machine 100 can concentrate on the control of the production device that performs various effects by not performing the condensation prevention process after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power of the pachinko machine 100 is turned on, and may reduce the control load.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
In the above embodiment, both the first IC package (for example, the IC package of VDP 434) and the second IC package (for example, the IC package of CPU 404) are provided on the first sub board 160 and the first sub board. Although it is covered with the case 162, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second IC package may not be mounted on the first sub board 160.

  In the above embodiment, the temperature detection element 446 is arranged outside the first IC package (for example, the IC package of the VDP 434) and the second IC package (for example, the IC package of the CPU 404). Is not limited to this. For example, the temperature detection element 446 may be disposed in the second IC package.

  In the above embodiment, the operation of the VDP 434 is suppressed when an abnormal temperature is detected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when an abnormal temperature is detected, the operation of the CPU 404 may be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, in the operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the second temperature (for example, the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 448), the drawing suppression setting is made immediately when it is determined that the VDP threshold temperature is exceeded. On the other hand, in the operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the first temperature (for example, the temperature detected by the temperature detection element 446), the drawing suppression setting is set when it is detected twice that the temperature is lower than the temperature sensor IC threshold. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko machine 100 determines that the VDP threshold temperature is exceeded a predetermined number of times in the operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the second temperature, a drawing suppression setting is made, or temperature information indicating the second temperature is set. Of course, it may be configured that the drawing suppression setting is made immediately when it is determined that the temperature is less than the temperature sensor IC threshold in the operation procedure based on the above.

  In the above embodiment, as the suppression mode, the operation load of the VDP 434 is reduced by generating new image data (image data of a still image) to prevent a temperature rise, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the suppression mode may of course be a specific operation of the cooling fan 442a (for example, increase the rotational speed).

  In the said embodiment, although the temperature in the 1st subboard case 162 is measured as board | substrate ambient temperature, this invention is not limited to this. For example, of course, the temperature outside the first sub-board case 162 may be measured. Further, the board case is not limited to the first sub board case 162, and may of course be a casing itself of the pachinko machine 100, a cover that covers a plurality of printed circuit boards, and a cover that covers a plurality of board cases.

In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1000 as shown in FIG.
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 22 as “a plurality of types of symbols 1002 and a plurality of reels 1002 which are rotationally driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. A stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means (lottery prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is successful, and a lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) that performs stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to the winning combination. And a determination means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is predetermined, and when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, it corresponds to the predetermined winning mode In addition to payout control means (medal payout process 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media to be played, effect means 1010 for executing effects based on the lottery result of the lottery means is provided. A launching device 1014 that launches a ball into the game area 1012, a winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, a detection means 1018 that detects a ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, A payout means 1020 for paying out a ball when the detection means 1018 detects a ball, a variable display device 1022 for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a shutter 1024 movable to a position where the variable display device 1022 is shielded And a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode, and the variable display device 1022 changes the design when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins. It is also suitable for a slot machine 1000 ”which is a presentation device 1010 that produces a game by stopping and displaying the game.

  The game table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 23 (a). “Insert a bill into the bill insertion slot 2002, execute a lottery based on the bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display the lottery result on the lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2009 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  More specifically, the mobile phone 3000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data about the game (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 6D includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to a game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data ( And a control unit that controls the game on the basis of the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5E, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Furthermore, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko machine and a slot machine as examples of game machines, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 160 First sub-board 162 First sub-board case 208 Decorative symbol display device 208a Left symbol display area 208b Middle symbol display area 208c Right symbol display area 208d Effect display area 226 General winning opening 228 230 Special Figure 1 Start Port 232 Special Figure 2 Start Port 234 Variable Prize Port 300 Main Control Unit 400 First Sub Control Unit 404 CPU
434 VDP
446, 448 Temperature sensing element 442 Cooling device 500 Second sub-control unit

Claims (5)

A go / no-go judging means for making a go / no-go judgment when a predetermined go / no-go judgment condition is satisfied;
When the determination result by the determination unit is a specific determination result,
The control state is shifted from the first control state in which the advantage to the player is the first advantage to the second control state in which the advantage is higher than the first advantage. Control state transition means;
A production device for producing a game;
A specific electrical component for causing the rendering device to perform a rendering operation;
A substrate provided with the specific electrical component;
A substrate case covering the substrate;
When the temperature around the substrate is lower than a first predetermined temperature,
And a suppressor for operating the specific electrical component in a suppression mode for suppressing temperature rise due to the specific electrical component. The game table according to claim 1,
An image display device for displaying game information related to the game;
An image data generation device for generating image data corresponding to an image to be displayed on the image display device;
A microcomputer that instructs the image data generation device to generate the image data;
With
The suppression means is configured to include the microcomputer,
The game table, wherein the image data generation device is the specific electrical component. In the game stand according to claim 2,
Storage means for storing the operation procedure of the microcomputer;
A temperature measuring device for measuring the ambient temperature of the substrate,
The operation procedure includes an initial operation procedure when the microcomputer is in an operation state from a non-operation state,
In the initial operation procedure, a first operation procedure for inputting temperature information indicating the temperature measured by the temperature measuring device;
A second operation procedure for causing the image data generation device to start a first suppression operation for suppressing a temperature increase when the input temperature information indicates that the temperature is lower than the first predetermined temperature; , Is included,
The game machine characterized in that the first suppression operation is the suppression mode. In the game stand in any one of Claims 2 thru | or 3,
The image data generation device is covered with a first IC package,
The microcomputer is covered with a second IC package,
The first IC package is provided on the substrate and covered with the substrate case,
The temperature measuring device is outside the first IC package and has a first temperature around the substrate;
Measuring a second temperature in the first IC package;
When the temperature information indicating the first temperature measured by the temperature measuring device indicates that the temperature is lower than the first predetermined temperature,
The microcomputer causes the image data generation device to start a first suppression operation for suppressing a temperature rise,
When the temperature information indicating the second temperature measured by the temperature measuring device indicates that the temperature information is higher than a second predetermined temperature,
The game machine, wherein the microcomputer causes the image data generation device to start a second suppression operation for suppressing a temperature rise. In the game stand of Claim 4,
The operation procedure based on the temperature information indicating the first temperature measured by the temperature measurement device is included only in the initial operation procedure,
An operating procedure based on temperature information indicating the second temperature measured by the temperature measuring device is included in a normal operating procedure that is repeatedly performed after the initial operating procedure.

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